Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Transport Moves On
- The 1190 Massacre
- The York Observatory
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Daniel Defoe's York
- First World War Memorial
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Roman Head Pot
- York Central Library
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Norman Castle
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Military Belt Fitting
- Judges Lodging
- Church of St Olave
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior